N1546C - 1953 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1953 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N1546C is a 1953 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Toney William M II in Gig Harbor, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 28, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 18, 2020. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N1546C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0DC38 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1546C was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 180 Skywagon stands as general aviation's most successful tailwheel aircraft, defining the bush flying category for three decades. First flying in 1952, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a Continental O-470 engine that could carry four to six occupants or equivalent cargo. With its 36-foot wingspan and distinctive conventional landing gear, the 180 proved ideally suited for operations from unpaved airstrips. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company, it became the benchmark for backcountry aviation worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C180.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1546C. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1953
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
121 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 28, 1956
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 18, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
TONEY WILLIAM M II
Address
98 POINT FOSDICK DR NW
City
GIG HARBOR
State / Zip Code
Washington98335-7824
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50156070
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0DC38

Additional Details

Registration
N1546C
Serial Number
30246
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00021870

Last Known Position

Date
May 11, 2026 (UTC 20:04:54)
Airport
Latitude
61.415448
Longitude
-149.514364

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC